Mr. Conor Falvey:

We do much work relating to the appraisal phases of the projects but there is expenditure related to it. For example, there is 10% to 15% for planning and design, etc., and that is not in the construction phase. With the construction projects that were under way or due to be under way, there was a hiatus with the library at the investigative works stage. In respect of the National Archives, there were two issues. The asbestos matter held us up for a period and, in addition, we had the withdrawal of a contractor. That will lead to an increase in overall costs for the project of approximately €500,000 for a €24 million project. That is not related to Covid-19 per sebut rather contractors having put in bids that they may now struggle to hold to. This is a matter we are monitoring carefully. The design of the programme carries with it contingency permissions at different phases to ensure all these measures are planned for and managed. If there are any pressures on cost, they are identified at an appropriate stage and subject to appropriate approvals as part of the management of the programme.